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Aucklanders Save $899 Million In Water Charges With Local Water Done Well
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Government
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown says the Watercare Charter which was developed by the Secretary for Local Government in consultation with the Commerce Commission and Auckland Council will deliver key benefits for ratepayers. More >>
Fintech Innovation To Boost Consumer Competition
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 3:16 pm | New Zealand Government
“Entrepreneurial Kiwis have already developed a number of world-leading fintech companies, but we need to multiply that success several times over. Our ambition is not to have one or two unicorns but a scalable fintech industry that employs Kiwis ... More >>
Hairdressers And Barbers To Receive A Regulatory Clean Shave
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
“The review will seek to give the industry a regulatory ‘buzz cut’, as barbers and hairdressers deal with regulations which have been out of style since the 80s." More >>
Karen Walker And Keven Mealamu Join CNZ Board
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 1:37 pm | New Zealand Government
"I am excited to have these two highly respected individuals join Creative New Zealand, who will undoubtedly add great experience and perspectives to New Zealand’s leading arts body." More >>
Health Targets Encouraging – Work Continues
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 1:30 pm | New Zealand Government
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says while there is much more work to do, health target results in the three months to 30 September are encouraging, as we see them stabilise. More >>
Second RMA Amendment Bill Introduced To Parliament
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 1:08 pm | New Zealand Government
The changes in the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill are in five broad categories. More >>
Independent Review Of ACC Announced
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 11:40 am | New Zealand Government
“ACC provides critical support to New Zealanders in times of need, but I am concerned that ACC’s performance has been declining for a decade. Rehabilitation rates are down, weekly compensation costs are up and average costs per claim are up,” Mr ... More >>
New Research To Aid Tourism And Hospitality Sector
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 10:39 am | New Zealand Government
“Government investment totalling around $3 million will fund essential research including a domestic visitor survey, tourism sentiment survey, new research into tourism volumes and flows, and insights into hospitality and restaurant spending,” ... More >>
Food And Fibre Sector Set To Break Records
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 8:27 am | New Zealand Government
“The hard work and innovation of our world leading farmers, growers, fishers, foresters and processors are driving these exceptional results,” Mr McClay says. More >>
Thai Foreign Minister To Visit
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Government
While in New Zealand, Thailand’s Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa will also meet with Trade Minister Todd McClay and Climate Change Minister Simon Watts. More >>
New Ferries Will Ensure Safe, Resilient Connection
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Government
The ferries are expected to begin operation in 2029 as the existing ferries reach the end of their operating lives. More >>
PM Appoints Peters As Minister For Rail
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 1:06 pm | New Zealand Government
The Minister for Rail will take on the responsibility formerly held by the Minister of SOEs for KiwiRail, NZ Railways Corporation and the new schedule 4a company that is being set up to deliver the ferries. More >>
Gisborne Receives Mental Health Beds Boost
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 12:31 pm | New Zealand Government
“I have been clear that we need to build a strong mental health and addiction system that spans prevention, early intervention, primary mental health services and specialist services,” Mr Doocey says. More >>
Milestone For Iwi Māori Partnership Boards
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 11:38 am | New Zealand Government
Minister Reti has now received 15 IMPB community health plans, representing the vision and plans of the boards for health and wellbeing in communities throughout New Zealand. More >>
Our Journey Towards Net Zero
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 8:29 am | New Zealand Government
The plan has targeted actions in the sectors of our economy that produce the greatest emissions: agriculture, transport, energy, and waste. It also includes other areas that will be critical to meeting our climate targets such as the New Zealand Emissions ... More >>
Repealing Advertising Restrictions For Media
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Traditional media outlets are operating in an extremely difficult environment and as the Government we must ensure regulatory settings are enabling the best chance of success. More >>
Government Announces Future Of Greyhound Racing In New Zealand
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government
“Despite significant progress made by the greyhound racing industry in recent years, the percentage of dogs being injured remains persistently high and the time has come to make a call in the best interest of the animals,” Mr Peters says. More >>
International Data Confirms Maths Transformation
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 3:13 pm | New Zealand Government
From Term 1 next year, schools will benefit from a new knowledge-rich curriculum that sets out a structured, evidenced-based approach based on the science of learning. More >>
Government Cuts Red Tape For Food Exporters
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 11:43 am | New Zealand Government
“Food exports are the bedrock of our economy, so when industry asked for a more efficient export exemptions system that facilitates trade and product innovation opportunities, we listened.” More >>
Applications Open For Mental Wellbeing Campaigns
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 10:38 am | New Zealand Government
“Strengthening the focus on prevention and early intervention is one of my key priorities. Our Government is driving this shift by setting a target for 25 per cent of mental health and addiction funding to be invested in prevention and early intervention,” ... More >>
